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You may need to apply for a club premises certificate if you’re a social, sporting or political members club (like a working men’s club or British Legion).
You need a certificate to:
If your club holds a club premises certificate:
To qualify for a certificate, your club must make sure that:
You'll need to provide:
You should read Section 182 Licensing Act Guidance.
You’ll be charged a fee that’s based on the rateable value of the property.
Payment can be made by card over the phone, or by sending a cheque. The 28 day representation period starts once payment is received.
There is a 28 day period during which the responsible authorities and any other person can make representations about a new premises licence application. If no representations are received within this 28 day period, the application is granted with the relevant mandatory conditions and any conditions consistent with your operating schedule.
If representations are received, the application process can take longer as a licensing sub-committee might need to be arranged to to hear the application.
You must display your ‘application notice’ at or on the premises for 28 days from the day after it was submitted. View the advertising requirements.
If your licence application is refused, you can appeal. Appeals should be made to the Magistrates Court within 21 days of being notified of the Licensing Authority's decision.
You can also appeal against any conditions attached to your premises licence, including a decision to:
You must prominently display the club premises certificate in your club.
You may need to display notice of your application before you get your club premises certificate. Check with your council.
You can be jailed for up to 6 months and/or fined if you provide alcohol or entertainment without the necessary certificate or without following its conditions.